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He calls it madness, but she calls it love. When intense attraction struck them both in the dark after being trapped in a small cave during a raging tropical storm, he pursued her without inhibitions, turning their whirlwind romance into a tragic mistake in the end. He is the educated businessman and the hunk, while Maria, the illiterate, fat-ugly maiden, is his total opposite. A terrible choice that resulted in a forced marriage was made between them when everyone thought she was his victim. Makakawala pa ba siya sa isang kasalang pwersahan kung sa pagsapit ng liwanag, kapangitan, at katabaan ng babae ang lumantad sa kanyang mga mata? Nagkamali siya ng desisyong maging katipan ito nang ura-urada nang masilayan ang tunay nitong anyo. Hindi ito ang ideal wife niya. "Woman, if it means saving my life, I'll wholeheartedly marry you!" He snorted when he realized he couldn't blame her for it. "You have no idea how much I hated this forced marriage kahit walang namagitan sa'tin kagabi." "Pero Benjamin—" Naiiyak man, abot hanggang langit naman ang pasasalamat ng dalaga sa pagpayag niyang maikasal sila. "Papakasalan kita dahil ikaw ang katuparan ng pangarap ko. Hulog ka ng langit kagabi. Hindi ka na makakawala kahit ano pang sabihin mo dahil ikaw—ikaw ang itinadhana para sa'kin."

WARNING ADULT STORY - 21+ CONTENT Menduda selama tujuh tahun seolah membuat Max melupakan rasa cinta dan kebutuhannya untuk menikah lagi. Permintaan Natasha, putri kecilnya, tentang Mama baru adalah alasan Max mencari seorang pendamping. Hingga dia bertemu dengan Nayra Aghnia, ternyata dia gadis kecil yang pernah membuatnya tertarik dulu sebelum bertemu dengan Maria, mendiang istrinya. Kepribadian Nay yang menyenangkan, membuat Max memutuskan gadis itu adalah pilihan yang tepat untuk menjadi Mama baru bagi putri tersayangnya.

Five months ago, Hanna sold her body and lost her cherished virginity. It was a huge mistake, but she needed money to treat her sibling. Desperate for work, she took a job as a cleaner at the biggest company in town. She never imagined that the man she had a one-night stand with would turn out to be the CEO, the billionaire Ethan Charles Miller! He offered her a deal: pretend to be his girlfriend in exchange for a hefty sum. Hanna agreed, not only because of his incredible looks and physique but also because of the financial security he promised. But what if she falls in love with the wealthy young man as part of their arrangement? He only sees her as a means to an end, waiting for the woman he truly loves to return. How long can she endure loving a man who doesn't see her worth? And if one day she suddenly vanishes without a trace, will he even look for her?

Tempat apa ini? Tidak pernah ada dunia seunik ini. Nod ingat terakhir kali dia hanyut di laut saat ombak menerjang kapalnya. Seorang gadis berusia delapan tahun itu menyelamatkannya dari kematian dan membawanya menjelajahi dunia di dasar samudera yang menyimpan sejuta misteri. Namun pesona Luxavar pudar saat dia tahu para atlic yang menghuni Luxavar ini telah membantai para manusia. Nod juga yakin istrinya yang menghilang di lautan itu pernah berada di tempat ini. Keingintahuan Nod mengukuhkan tekadnya untuk menyingkap rahasia mengerikan akan kematian kaum manusia dari penindasan para pemimpin Luxavar. Akankah dia berhasil menemukan sang istri tercinta? Dapatkan dia membebaskan manusia daratan yang tertawan di Luxavar dari kematian? Apakah gadis kecil yang sudah berkali-kali menolongnya itu akan mengkhianatinya? Trilogi Luxavar Luxavar I (Negeri di Dasar Samudera) Luxavar II (Wabah Ercendia Troub) Luxavar III (Pertarungan Terakhir)

Rama, seorang dosen muda yang baik hati bangun dari tidurnya & mengetahui bahwa dirinya telah diberi kesempatan untuk hidup kembali dari kecelakaan yang hampir merenggut nyawanya. Ia bertekad untuk membahagiakan istrinya, Maria, lebih lagi walaupun rohnya harus hidup di tubuh pria lain, Niko, eksekutif tampan yang dingin dengan segala masalah keluarga, pekerjaan, & perselingkuhan yang kini harus ditanggungnya. Akankah Rama berhasil merajut kembali cinta di rumah yang mereka bangun bersama, Rumah Ramaria, atau menghancurkan segalanya karena isu kepercayaan yang Maria miliki?

"Teruskan misiku! Kau adalah cucu dan pewaris yang sah di keluarga Elegario. Ingat, musuh utamamu saat ini adalah orang sekitarmu, rebut posisi yang sudah seharusnya milikmu dan singkirkan mereka yang menghalangi jalanmu, Ezra." Kalimat panjang yang terlontar dari bibir mendiang kakeknya masih terngiang, pemuda itu tak menyangka, kedatangannya ke kota untuk merebut Audrey dari suaminya yang kejam, malah mempertemukannya dengan takdir yang sesungguhnya. Ezra Alandia Elegario, pewaris tunggal dari miliarder terkaya yang diculik saat bayi, kini telah menemukan jati dirinya sendiri.

he bought his friend over to see me for the first time all I could think about how fine and delicious he look his body was like hercules coming to tame me like, I was a wild beast all I could think about at that instance us rolling in bed in between the sheets dripping in sweat from the intense heat, waves of lust washing over me, as I reach close to my peak my body starts to tremble then, I hear Lawrence call out my name Maria! bring me back from my dream of lust. 1. chapter one Maria meets Allen for the first time Lawrence her boyfriend introduce him to her. 2. chapter two is Maria and Lawrence sex seen she wants Lawrence to easy the burning lust within in her. 3. chapter three is about Maria learning her boyfriend betrayal an she's devastated. 4. Chapter four the breakup Lawrence and Maria breakup she's now lost hurting in pain the man she love for ten year cheating on her. Will she go back to Lawrence or will she give into her burning lust for Allen?? Read my story to fine out. You might feel the fire of burning lust within you!!!

After the birth of our daughter, my husband left for a dangerous mission. My in-laws' initial joy soured, and they regarded my baby with disdain. Maria, my mother-in-law, was particularly scornful. In a rare show of familial love, my father-in-law Lincoln took my daughter out for a playdate. I thought he had finally grown fond of her, only for him to strike me the moment he returned. "How dare you betray my son! I'll kill you!" "Yes! Beat that loose woman to death together with that brat!" Shifting my gaze from the report on the floor to my furious father-in-law, I pulled out several photos—my naked mother-in-law Maria, caught with another man. "Let's see who the real loose woman is!"

Faye Maria Antonio Castillo is no ordinary girl. Born into the infamous Royal Mafia, she possesses a captivating beauty, along with a gentle and kind demeanor that masks her true potential. Blessed with everything she desires, there is only one thing missing from her life... Jonathan Ryder. As the sole heir of the KnightRyders, one of the most powerful and ruthless mafia families in America, Jonathan exudes danger and rebellion. He is the epitome of a heartthrob, notorious for his playboy persona and his tight grip on Pendleton High. However, there is a deeper connection that binds him to Faye-Jonathan was once best friends with her brother, Jake Castillo. Since her freshman year, Faye has secretly harbored feelings for Jonathan. But the animosity between her brother and Jonathan, coupled with his reputation with the opposite sex, has deterred her from pursuing him. So, when Jonathan finally takes notice of her and asks her out, it feels like a dream come true for Faye. Little does she know, his intentions are far from genuine; he plans to use her as a pawn against her brother, manipulating her emotions to exact revenge. When Faye uncovers Jonathan's true motives, her world shatters. Will she still find herself drawn to him, despite the betrayal? Or will this revelation awaken the dormant rebellious spirit within her, transforming the good girl into the fearless bad girl she was born to be? Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions, where secrets, deception, and forbidden passion intertwine. Will Faye emerge unscathed, or will she succumb to the dark allure of forbidden love? Read to find out

× Book III of The Heir's Secret Obsession × Ready to take on the world of medicine, Mykaela is forced to confront the secrets of her past while fearing the possibility of losing her best friend Miles, the heir to a wealthy and secretive Italian vampire clan. To keep Mykaela safe, Maximiliano Falco must choose his future and risk it all with the Falcos or find a one-way ticket out of the perilous mafia life he's always hated. Lorenzio Tomassini is a shrewd multimillionaire businessman with ties to the Italian mafia. After a death in their clan, he pursues a quiet life in America as his brother faces prison time for orchestrating heinous crimes in Italy. When a public health crisis hits major cities, Mykaela and Lorenzio struggle with the demands of their careers as the wrath of the Russian mob lurks in the shadows. Will their families' ongoing turf war tear them apart? Or will their love turn into nothing but a marriage of convenience? × GENRES: Contemporary Romance / Mafia / Vampire × × This story is for MATURE readers only! × × cover designed by MZ Mauve